2022 ORI Learning Hubs: Filling the Gap in Undergraduate AI Ethics Discourse
As students, we’re surrounded by the ever-growing use of technology. From social media platforms to the digitization of healthcare, we are constantly seeing the adoption of AI, without fully knowing or understanding how they impact our lives. AI has always
Should a home robot follow what the mom says? Recap of what happened at RO-MAN Roboethics Competition
On August 8th, 2021, a team of four graduate students from the University of Toronto presented their ethical design in the world’s first ever roboethics competition, the RO-MAN 2021 Roboethics to Design & Development Competition. During the competition, design teams
RO-MAN 2021 Roboethics Competition: Bringing ethical robots into the home
In 1984, Heathkit presented HERO Jr. as the first robot that could be used in households to perform a variety of tasks, such as guarding people’s homes, setting reminders, and even playing games. Following this development, many companies launched affordable
If a robot can’t share the elevator, should it yield?
How can ORi help connect various stakeholders of robotics technology in an easy and dynamic way? ORi aims to provide an online platform where you can share your ideas, and to foster collaborative processes of sharing and building knowledge in